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    Thickness depends on material. I use kangaroo from Y-Knot. It's pretty thin. If I'm using latigo, I cut the lace from the back portion of the side. I'll split it down to about 3 oz. It has to be high quality to be that thin and maintain strength. Randy
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    I use kangaroo or latigo. I prefer kangaroo. I have used the lacing pattern from Harry Adam's book. I have not used a double diamond, but I'm sure you could. Randy
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    The saddle before this was for me. Maybe I'll buy a gun and make a holster for it. Or make a purse for my wife. Randy
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    Thanks for the compliments. I don't need another saddle, but I would sure like to keep this one. Randy
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    I just finished this saddle. Double L tree, Will James. Chestnut HO leather. The tapaderos (my first set) are from Bob Klenda's pattern in Leather Crafter's Journal. Randy
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    @bruce johnson, what grit do you have in the file? It looks like it's 1/4" diameter. Thanks, Randy
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    Thanks Bruce. I appreciate the advice. Randy
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    Does anyone have instructions for sharpening rosette cutters? I have two punches from Weaver that are woefully dull. Thanks, Randy
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    I have this stamp and been there, done that. I echo Bruce's comments on antiquing. I'll share a photo if I can find one. Randy
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    Thanks. I'll try that. Randy
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    That's true, but I don't have easy access to a laser engraver. I'll do my best carving it and see if it works out. Randy
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    Thanks. It's supposed to go on the back of a saddle and carving is the only option I have. Randy
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    I've been tasked with carving this logo. This is my first attempt. Any tips are appreciated. Thanks, Randy
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    While I'm far from a swivel knife expert, I would use my 1/4" angled blade on something like that. Randy
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    I really like those oak leaves. Well done. Randy
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    I appreciate the new comments. I don't make many holsters, so it seems like every one is the first one. Randy
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    That's a really nice pistol and the holster is classy. At the risk of being 'that guy' I would offer that matching the pattern on the pistol with simple swivel knife cuts on the holster would be really cool. You have it for a month ... Just saying Randy
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    Those look really classy. Did you make your own pattern or purchase one? Thanks, Randy
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    Pure craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing. Randy
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    Thanks for finding that. I suppose I was using the wrong (or not enough) search terms. Sounds like he was an interesting guy. Randy
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    Thanks for the observations and tip. It's mostly curiosity for me, so I was taking the easy way out by asking and not searching. Randy
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    Curious if anyone knows anything about this saddle or maker. The latigo holder says MADE BY JERK STEINER 1952 WYOMING. The seat is harder than a math test, but otherwise the saddle is well made. Thanks, Randy
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    I bought the pattern pack from Springfield Leather. I think it would serve you well. There is a scoped scabbard pattern in the pack. It would certainly be a good starting point. Randy
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    First off, it's two different pieces of leather. As noted above, failures end up in the scrap bin. On the final attempt, I got more leather in the hand hole. That means fewer wrinkles to push out. I also used a steamer to help remove wrinkles. Randy
  25. rktaylor
    Very nice. Please share photos when you finish the wallet. Randy
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